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CARA SIMON CPNP
NPI 1457431892
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics in Austin, TX

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4477 S LAMAR BLVD STE 400, AUSTIN, TX 78745(512) 892-9231 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 21, 2024, Mar 27, 2023, Aug 25, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Cara Simon Cpnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CARA SIMON CPNP (NPI 1457431892) is an individual pediatrics provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP107499) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457431892
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0200X
Provider Legal NameCARA SIMONCredential: CPNP
Location Address4477 S LAMAR BLVD STE 400Austin, TX 78745-1589
Mailing AddressPo Box 701950San Antonio, TX 78270-1950
Phone(512) 892-9231
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1457431892 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · PediatricsPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP107499
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License AP107499 (TX)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License MS2629256 (PA), AP107499 (TX)
4477 S LAMAR BLVD STE 400, Austin, TX 78745
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health of TX, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Cara Simon Cpnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Cara Simon reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Longhorn Emergency Medical Associates PA
5.9 mi
Emergency Medicine
919 E 32ND ST
Austin, TX 78705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 547 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649669672 (925) 251-6901
Travis County Emergency Physicians PA
6.0 mi
Emergency Medicine
1201 W 38TH ST
Austin, TX 78705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,511 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962440933 (330) 493-4443

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78745 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DAN QUAN
Pediatrics
4477 S LAMAR BLVD STE 400
AUSTIN, TX 78745
Travis County (512) 892-9231
DEXTER ZITA MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
4477 S LAMAR BLVD STE 400
AUSTIN, TX 78745
Travis County (512) 892-9231

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Cara Simon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Simon is 1457431892. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Cara Simon located?

Cara Simon practices at 4477 S Lamar Blvd Ste 400, Austin, TX 78745. The listed phone number is (512) 892-9231.

What is Cara Simon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 363LP0200X.

Is Cara Simon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Simon is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cara Simon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Simon reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Longhorn Emergency Medical Associates PA (Austin, TX) and Travis County Emergency Physicians PA (Austin, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Cara Simon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cara Simon accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health of TX, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and WellPoint list Cara Simon as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Simon was last updated on October 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.